was built jointly by J-TREC (cars 1, 2, and 4) at its Yokohama factory and JR East's Akita Works (car 3) in 2016. The train entered service on 16 July 2016, replacing the earlier KiHa 48 four-car DMU trainset previously used. The exterior livery and interior design of this set was overseen by Ken Okuyama Design. Formation The four-car Resort Shirakami - Buna set is formed as follows with car 1 at the Akita/Aomori end. 4-car Kairi The four-car train was announced by JR East in October 2018, developed around the cuisine of Niigata and Shonai, as well as the scenery of the Sea of Japan. Intended to operate between and stations on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays, the exterior features an orange-and-white colour scheme, inspired by sunset and snow. The set features a different headlight design than older HB-E300 series sets. It was built by Niigata Transys in 2019, and entered revenue service on 5 October 2019. Formation The Kairi set is formed as follows, with car 1 at the Sakata end. Interior Each car features different internal facilities. Cars 1 and 3 are equipped with toilets. Car 1 features 2+2 abreast reclining seating throughout; the seats are rotated approximately threedegrees toward the windows. Car 2 is a compartment car, featuring eight semi-private compartments with four seats each, as well as a luggage compartment. Car 3 does not feature passenger accommodation; it features a service counter and a space for events. Car 4 is a dining car and features three sets of four-person seating bays, four sets of two-person seating bays, and two sets of two-person bench seats. References External links JR East press release announcing Resort View Furusato JR East HB-E300 series (Japan Railfan Magazine) Hybrid multiple units of Japan East Japan Railway Company Train-related introductions in 2010 J-TREC multiple units Niigata Transys rolling stock Tokyu Car multiple units